Lin Dong's appearance shocked Zi Yue for a while, and she gradually came to her senses. She looked at Lin Dong walking step by step towards the seventh layer of the mental barrier and couldn't help but say: "The seventh layer is not that easy to enter, you must act according to your ability!"
Zi Yue had always thought that Lin Dong was at most comparable to her. She had already suffered greatly from the mental barrier before. In her view, even if Lin Dong could reach here, the final outcome would probably be the same as hers.
"Hmm."
In response to Zi Yue's voice, Lin Dong calmly replied with a sound. Then he stopped in front of the mental barrier, slowly closed his eyes, and the two innate spirit talismans in his Niwan Palace began to tremble violently. Streams of powerful mental energy surged out and eventually gathered on Lin Dong's body surface.
After doing these things, Lin Dong no longer delayed. With one step, he entered the mental barrier under Zi Yue's nervous gaze.
"Buzz buzz!"
As Lin Dong stepped in, the mental barrier immediately shook violently, and strange buzzing sounds were heard again. Then, strong squeezing forces surged from all directions, trying to eject Lin Dong.
"Hmph!"
Facing the squeeze of the mental barrier, Lin Dong's expression became slightly serious. He then let out a cold snort, straightened his slightly tilted body, and then, under Zi Yue's astonished gaze, slowly but steadily entered the mental barrier.
"Swish!"
As Lin Dong stepped further in, the mental barrier rippled like water waves. Later, the ripples became more intense, and Lin Dong's figure gradually disappeared under this ripple fluctuation.
"Success..."
Watching Lin Dong's disappearing back, Zi Yue's cold and frosty beautiful face showed a touch of shock that was hard to suppress. After being lost in thought for a long time, she finally came to her senses and murmured: "How is it possible..."
She had always thought that although Lin Dong had some skills, he was not enough to surpass her. Therefore, she felt somewhat dissatisfied when Master Yan suddenly sent him over. However, after seeing Lin Dong smoothly entering the seventh layer with her own eyes, this thought finally disappeared completely.
And now, she finally realized that what Master Yan did indeed had its reason, Lin Dong's strength was really stronger than hers!
"This guy!"
Faced with reality, no matter how cold and proud Zi Yue was, she had to admit this fact that made her feel somewhat disheartened. After regaining her clarity for a moment, she sighed lightly and sat down cross-legged on the spot. Since she couldn't enter the seventh layer, she would cultivate here. As for the final result of this tower battle, it would have to depend on Lin Dong.
"I hope you can defeat Zhou Tong..."
Outside the Spirit Tower, when Zhou Tong entered the seventh floor, there was also a commotion on this open ground. The spirit masters from Flame City, including Yan Xuan, had unpleasant expressions, while Han Yun stroked his beard with a look of satisfaction.
"Ho ho, Yan Xuan, it seems that the winner of this tower battle has already been decided," Han Yun said with a smile as he looked at Master Yan.
Upon hearing this, the spirit masters from Flame City were angry in their hearts but could not refute it. In the tower battles of recent years, this was the first time someone had reached the seventh floor. If there were no accidents this time, the chances of the Flame City Spirit Masters Guild losing would be greater.
"Don't be too complacent."
Master Yan replied indifferently, then locked his gaze on the two light spots on the sixth floor. He knew those two light spots represented Zi Yue and Lin Dong. As Zi Yue's teacher, he understood her abilities well. Entering the seventh floor might be quite difficult for her, so all hopes rested on Lin Dong...
"Lin Dong, now it truly depends on you..."
Master Yan sighed inwardly. If they failed again this time, the Spirit Tower would be moved to Heavenly Fire City, and the reputation of the Flame City Spirit Masters Guild would inevitably plummet.
Seeing Master Yan's furrowed brows, Han Yun's arrogance increased. He could already imagine the grandeur he would receive when he welcomed the Spirit Tower back to Heavenly Fire City.
"One of the light spots on the sixth floor disappeared!"
Just as Han Yun was gloating, a sudden cry of surprise rang out, which startled him. He quickly directed his gaze to the sixth floor and indeed saw that the original two light spots had now reduced to one.
When Han Yun noticed the disappearance of a light spot, his first reaction was not to look higher up, but to turn to the fifth floor position. However, when he saw that the light spots there hadn't increased either, his expression changed dramatically. His gaze snapped to the seventh floor position, and he was dumbfounded to see another light spot slowly appearing there.
"Someone else has entered the seventh floor!"
This new light spot immediately caused a stir and commotion among the crowd below the Spirit Tower. Many eyes turned to the seventh floor with disbelief, not expecting anyone other than Zhou Tong from Heavenly Fire City to be able to enter the seventh floor.
"Who is that person? Is it Zi Yue?"
After the commotion, many whispers arose, and the most speculated name was Zi Yue, as she had a certain amount of fame among the young generation of spirit masters in Flame City.
"It's not Zi Yue; Zi Yue should not be able to enter the seventh floor."
A middle-aged spirit master who had reached the three-seal level hesitated for a moment and said. They were all very familiar with Zi Yue. To enter the seventh floor, one would need at least the strength of a three-seal spirit master. Although Zi Yue was extremely close to this level, she still couldn't truly compare with a three-seal spirit master.
On the sixth floor, apart from Zhou Tong who successfully entered the seventh floor, only Zi Yue and Lin Dong remained. Since it wasn't Zi Yue, then...
"Is it Lin Dong?!"
Everyone looked at each other in surprise, then took a deep breath. They were all familiar with this young man whose name had recently spread widely throughout Flame City. They knew that this youth, who was less than twenty years old, had already successfully entered the Small Yuan Dan realm, which was an extraordinary talent. But they didn't expect that not only had he achieved such remarkable success in yuan power, but his mental cultivation... was equally terrifying.
"This child is no ordinary person!"
Everyone looked at each other, and without exception, the same thought popped into their minds.
"How could it possibly be that kid?" Han Yun had also heard their conversation, and upon learning that the person who entered the seventh floor was not Zi Yue but Lin Dong, whom he had never taken seriously, his eyes couldn't help but twitch violently.
No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't understand how that boy who seemed like a side character next to Zi Yue could rival Zhou Tong!
"Ho ho, Han Yun, I've told you before, don't be too happy too early." The nearby Master Yan finally exhaled a sigh of relief and smiled.
"Hmph, what's there to gloat about? Even if that kid managed to forcefully enter the seventh floor, he's probably already at the end of his strength. In a few days, he will not be able to withstand the mental pressure of the seventh floor!" Han Yun sneered.
Master Yan smiled faintly, not bothering to argue with him. His eyes were fixed on the two light spots on the seventh floor. Now, the final showdown would be between Lin Dong and Zhou Tong. Based on his understanding of both of them, the victory or defeat would likely be determined on the seventh floor. As for the eighth floor, given their current strength, it might be a bit of a stretch. So, next, it would come down to who could endure longer...
The seventh floor of the Spirit Tower.
Compared to the six floors below, the space here was slightly smaller. The terrifying mental fluctuations were like thick liquid condensed within the tower. The mental pressure here was also multiplying several times over.
"Dong!"
In the silent seventh floor, a heavy footstep echoed. Looking in that direction, a figure could be seen moving extremely slowly, almost like an ox pulling a cart, taking steps at a snail's pace.
His footsteps were incredibly heavy, giving the impression that he was carrying mountains on his body. With every step, his body emitted a faint creaking sound. Sweat poured down like a flood, soaking his clothes completely.
This figure was none other than Zhou Tong, who had previously entered the seventh floor. His strength was considered the strongest among the young generation of spirit masters in Heavenly Fire City. Half a year ago, he had successfully reached the three-seal spirit master level. Despite this, the mental pressure of the seventh floor still put immense strain on him. Each step was akin to engaging in a fierce battle.
"The spirit masters of Flame City are nothing special."
Wiping the sweat off his face, Zhou Tong revealed a faint smile. As a star in Heavenly Fire City, he may have appeared ordinary, but his inner pride was no less than others. This trip to Flame City served two purposes: one was to help Heavenly Fire City win the Spirit Tower, and the second was to test the worthiness of the young spirit masters in Flame City. However, the final results left him somewhat disappointed. No one could stop his steps.
"Among the young spirit masters in the Tian Du Prefecture, perhaps only that guy from Tian Du City can make me acknowledge him."
Recalling that person he had met once, Zhou Tong's eyebrows slightly furrowed, then shook his head to dismiss the thoughts of that somewhat pressuring individual. He then raised his head and looked toward the mental barrier just a hundred steps away. This short distance of a hundred steps was like a vast chasm, extremely difficult to cross.
"Shouldn't the winner be decided by now?"
Zhou Tong muttered softly. Just as he finished speaking, his ears suddenly twitched. A somewhat heavy footstep quietly reached his ears from not far behind him.
The unexpected footstep caused Zhou Tong's pupils to constrict slightly. He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly turned around. Subsequently, a figure appeared before his gaze.
As Zhou Tong observed, the figure also lifted his face. The youthful face, still bearing a hint of innocence, was covered in sweat and determination.
"It's him... How is this possible?"
Watching the youth approaching with heavy steps, a wave of shock slowly rose in Zhou Tong's heart...